Bill or resolution detail
HR 5796
Patents for Humanity Act of 2022
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Became Public Law No: 117-245.
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Became Public Law No: 117-245.
Effective Jul 21, 2025Entity 117-hr-5796
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem S. Jeffries | Democratic Party | PRIMARY | |
| Victoria Spartz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Dec 20, 2022 · President
Became Public Law No: 117-245.
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Dec 20, 2022 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 117-245.
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Dec 20, 2022 · President
Signed by President.
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Dec 20, 2022 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
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Dec 16, 2022 · Floor
Presented to President.
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Dec 16, 2022 · President
Presented to President.
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Dec 6, 2022 · NotUsed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 24 (Roll no. 511).
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Dec 6, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 24 (Roll no. 511). (text: 12/05/2022 CR H8752-8753)
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Dec 6, 2022 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8771-8773; H8779-8780)
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Dec 6, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec 5, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
Ms. Jackson Lee moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8752-8754)
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Dec 5, 2022 · ResolvingDifferences
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Dec 5, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 5796.
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Nov 30, 2022 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Nov 28, 2022 · Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6828)
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Nov 28, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6828)
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Nov 28, 2022 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6828-6829)
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Nov 28, 2022 · Committee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Nov 28, 2022 · Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Apr 28, 2022 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5796.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Mr. Jeffries moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4520-4521)
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Apr 27, 2022 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-302.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4520)
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Apr 27, 2022 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
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Apr 27, 2022 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Dec 8, 2021 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Nov 1, 2021 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Nov 1, 2021 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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Copied official fact6502Amendment SA 6502 Agreed To In Senate By Unanimous Consent.
In the nature of a substitute.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Judiciary Committeehsju00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Judiciary Committeessju00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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